To: InfantryGrunt
Sadly enough I had to attend such a funeral two Saturdays ago of the Chief Master Sergeant of my unit.
This should help you my friend:
Army: This flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service.
Navy: On behalf of the President of the United States and the Chief of Naval Operations, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to this Country and a grateful Navy.
Marine Corp: On behalf of the President of the United States, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to Country and Corps.
Air Force: On behalf of the President of the United States, the Department of the Air Force, and a grateful nation, we offer this flag for the faithful and dedicated service of (service member's rank and name).
Coast Guard: On behalf of the President of the United States, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to Country and the Coast Guard.
If the next of kin has expressed a religious preference or belief, add "God bless you and this family, and God bless the United States of America."
3 posted on
11/25/2002 7:50:47 PM PST by
TSgt
To: MikeWUSAF
Well done. I was going to ask his branch of service but you covered them all.
To: MikeWUSAF
Thanks, Mike!
To: MikeWUSAF
Kudos for the excellent response!
8 posted on
11/25/2002 8:49:26 PM PST by
FormerLib
To: MikeWUSAF; InfantryGrunt
Nice job, Mike. And IG, what you've been asked to do is important, and you'll present that flag for all of us. May God bless you aunt and your family...
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